Sal Stewart discusses joining Cincinnati Reds for stretch run
Highly-rated prospect and power-hitter Sal Stewart discussed joining Cincinnati Reds for stretch run during a Sept. 1, 2025 news conference at Great American Ball Park.
Sal Stewart didn’t waste any time making himself comfortable in the big leagues.
Stewart, the highest-rated prospect for the Cincinnati Reds, singled in his first at-bat at the MLB level, and then came around to score from first base when the next batter, Ke’Bryan Hayes, doubled to center field.
The Cincinnati Reds officially called up Stewart on Sept. 1 to make his Reds debut after roaring through the club’s farm system all summer.
Stewart hit .315 in 38 games at Triple-A Louisville. He had 15 doubles and 10 homers there and a 1.023 OPS − and that includes what Stewart described to The Enquirer as a disappointing first week with the Louisville Bats after making the jump from Double-A Chattanooga. In Chattanooga, Stewart hit .306 over 80 games and posted an .850 OPS.
Reds hitters’ debuts of note in recent years:Matt McLain, May 25, 2023 — 1-for-4, BB (1B in 1st AB)Elly De La Cruz, June 6, 2023 — 1-for-3, 2B, 2 BB (BB, 2B 1st 2 PAs)Christian Encarnacion-Strand, July 16, 2023 — 0-for-3Noelvi Marte, Aug. 19, 2023 — Appeared as PR; did not bat (1-for-4, 2B in 1st GS)Rece Hinds, July 8, 2024 — 2-for-3, HR, 2B (groundout 1st AB)